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	\| name = Khajuwala		\| name = Khajuwala
	~~\| native_name_lang = Marwari, Hindi,saraiki(most commonly speaking by Muslims), Pali(speaking by only Buddhists)& punjabi~~
	\| other_name = Beriawali		\| other_name = Beriawali
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			\| demographics1_info1 = * [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]
			\| demographics1_title2 = Regional language
			\| demographics1_info2 = *[[Bagri language\|Bagri]],
			*[[Rajasthani language\|Rajasthani]],
			* [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]],
			* [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]
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	\| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India\|Average high (°C) 33.76]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification\|Köppen]])</small>		\| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India\|Average high (°C) 33.76]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification\|Köppen]])</small>
	\| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN\|IN-RJ]]		\| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN\|IN-RJ]]
	~~\| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language\|Hindi]]~~
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	~~\| demographics1_info2 = [[Rajasthani language\|Rajasthani]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]~~
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	'''Khajuwala''' is a town in the [[Bikaner district]] of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is located near the [[Indo-Pakistan border]] ({{convert\|23\|km}}) and is situated around {{convert\|113\|km}} from the district headquarters [[Bikaner]]. It is an ~~[[District planning in India\|~~intermediate panchayat]] with several villages under its administration.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|title=National Panchayat Directory \|access-date=22 November 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820092304/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|archive-date=20 August 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It produces a lot of raw cotton and wheat. [[Indira Gandhi Canal]] has brought about development of this area. It is a big agro products market in [[Bikaner]] district. Earlier its name was Beriyawali. It is also seat in Rajasthan legislative assembly. The current elected Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) from Khajuwala is Govind ram meghwal (INC).		'''Khajuwala''' is a town in the [[Bikaner district]] of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is located near the [[Indo-Pakistan border]] ({{convert\|23\|km}}) and is situated around {{convert\|113\|km}} from the district headquarters [[Bikaner]]. It is an intermediate panchayat with several villages under its administration.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|title=National Panchayat Directory \|access-date=22 November 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820092304/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|archive-date=20 August 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It produces a lot of raw cotton and wheat. [[Indira Gandhi Canal]] has brought about development of this area. It is a big agro products market in [[Bikaner]] district. Earlier its name was Beriyawali. It is also seat in Rajasthan legislative assembly. The current elected Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) from Khajuwala is Govind ram meghwal (INC).
	Khajuwala has recently been given a status of Panchayat samiti.		Khajuwala has recently been given a status of Panchayat samiti.

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	== Extent, geography and climate ==		== Extent, geography and climate ==

	Khajuwala is in the [[Thar Desert]]. Thorny shrubs and sandy dunes are the basic characteristics of this region. [[Acacia\|Kikar]](''[[Acacia]]''), Aak (''[[Calotropis procera]]''), [[Prosopis cineraria\|Khejari]] (''Prosopis cineraria''), [[Leptadenia pyrotechnica\|Khimp]] (''Leptadenia pyrotechnica''), [[Farsetia jaquemontii\|Lathiya]], ''[[Ephedra foliata\|Laana]]'' and [[Aerva tomentosa\|Booiin]] (''Aerva tomentosa''), [[Citrullus colocynthis\|Tumba]](''Citrullus colocynthis'') make natural vegetation of this area. According to experts Khajuwala area is enriched with fertile soil for crops. [[Gypsum]] rocks are assets of this region. The waters of Ignp canal has brought changes to flora and fauna and agriculture of [[wheat]], [[Mustard seed\|mustard]], [[cotton]], [[Guar]], [[Pulse (legume)\|pulses]] and [[Sorghum\|Jawar]] has given a composite form of sandy dunes and green fields. This region with Gharsana is called cotton-belt but now things are changing. Average annual rainfall has fallen dramatically in the last few years. Since key source of [[irrigation]] is [[canal]]-water, water supply is inadequate for [[agriculture]].		Khajuwala is in the [[Thar Desert]]. Thorny shrubs and sandy dunes are the basic characteristics of this region. [[Acacia\|Kikar]](''[[Acacia]]''), Aak (''[[Calotropis procera]]''), [[Prosopis cineraria\|Khejari]] (''Prosopis cineraria''), [[Leptadenia pyrotechnica\|Khimp]] (''Leptadenia pyrotechnica''), [[Farsetia jaquemontii\|Lathiya]], ''[[Ephedra foliata\|Laana]]'' and [[Aerva tomentosa\|Booiin]] (''Aerva tomentosa''), [[Citrullus colocynthis\|Tumba]](''Citrullus colocynthis'') make natural vegetation of this area. According to experts Khajuwala area is enriched with fertile soil for crops. [[Gypsum]] rocks are assets of this region. The waters of Ignp canal has brought changes to flora and fauna and agriculture of [[wheat]], [[Mustard seed\|mustard]], [[cotton]], [[Guar]], [[Pulse (legume)\|pulses]] and [[Sorghum\|Jawar]] has given a composite form of sandy dunes and green fields. This region with Gharsana is called cotton-belt but now things are changing. Average annual rainfall has fallen dramatically in the last few years. Since key source of [[irrigation]] is [[canal]]-water, water supply is inadequate for [[agriculture]].

	=== Minerals ===		=== Minerals ===
	[[Gypsum]] is the most common mineral found in the rocks of this area. The gypsum deposits occur in rocks of the [[tertiary]] period (roughly from the 6.6 crore to 25.8 lakhs years old period), and are considered to have been formed by an evaporation process.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.geologydata.info/non_metallic.htm\|title=GeologyData.Info- Info Portal of Geology with special reference to Rajasthan, India\|work=geologydata.info}}</ref>		[[Gypsum]] is the most common mineral found in the rocks of this area. The gypsum deposits occur in rocks of the [[Tertiary period\|tertiary]] period (roughly from the 6.6 crore to 25.8 lakhs years old period), and are considered to have been formed by an evaporation process.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.geologydata.info/non_metallic.htm\|title=GeologyData.Info- Info Portal of Geology with special reference to Rajasthan, India\|work=geologydata.info}}</ref>

	== Governance ==		== Governance ==
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	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
	~~The~~ [[Bagri language\|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]] ~~and [[Marwari language\|Marwari]] languages are spoken here~~. People practise the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]], [[Sikhism\|Sikh]] and [[Buddhism \|Buddhist]] ~~religions, as well as~~ [[Islam]]~~. The Dera culture is~~ also present ~~here~~. Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda, and Nirankari Mission Deras.		'''Language''' - Majority of the people speaks [[Bagri language\|Bagri]] followed by [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]] speakers.

			'''Religion''' - Majority of People practise the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] with a large [[Sikhism\|Sikh]] and [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] minority. [[Islam\|Muslims]] are also present in significant numbers.
			Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda, and Nirankari Mission Deras.

	== Transport to other cities and villages ==		== Transport to other cities and villages ==
	There are direct buses to [[Jaipur]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Sri Ganganagar]], and [[Bikaner]]. There are [[Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation]] (RSRTC) roadways buses also available for different routes~~. Railway services are not present here. The central government's [[Bharatmala]] highway will{{when\|date= January 2022}} go from here~~.		There are direct buses to [[Jaipur]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Sri Ganganagar]], and [[Bikaner]]. There are [[Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation]] (RSRTC) roadways buses also available for different routes.

	== Government buildings and facilities ==		== Government buildings and facilities ==
	The government runs the local schools, a community health care centre, veterinary hospital, excise department office and the Office of Forest Department. A police station and BSF{{clarify\|date= January 2022}} campus are in the town. Branches of the [[State Bank of India]] (SBI), [[Punjab National Bank]] (PNB), [[ICICI Bank]] , [[Bank of Baroda]] (BOB), [[Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank]] (RMGB) and the Central Co-operative Bank also operate here. [[Automated teller machine\|ATM]] facilities are available at the SBI, BOB, ICICI and PNB banks. A sub-post office branch is also available here.		The government runs the local schools, a community health care centre, veterinary hospital, excise department office and the Office of Forest Department. A police station and BSF{{clarify\|date= January 2022}} campus are in the town. Branches of the [[State Bank of India]] (SBI), [[Punjab National Bank]] (PNB), [[ICICI Bank]], [[Bank of Baroda]] (BOB), [[Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank]] (RMGB) and the Central Co-operative Bank also operate here. [[Automated teller machine\|ATM]] facilities are available at the SBI, BOB, ICICI and PNB banks. A sub-post office branch is also available here.

	~~== Education ==~~

	~~=== Colleges ===~~
	* [[Jagdamba pg college]] :this is first and largest college in terms of number of students.
	* [[Govt. college khajuwala]]
	* [[Govt. ITI college]]
	* S.K.S chandi college.
	* Shiva girls college.
	* S.D college.
	* Raj degree college.

	~~=== Schools ===~~
	~~There are many schools in the town~~.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\| image_caption = Smart village in ~~khajuwala~~		\| image_caption = Smart village in Khajuwala
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	'''Khajuwala''' is a town in the [[Bikaner district]] of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is located near the [[Indo-Pakistan border]] (23~~ ~~km) and is situated around 113~~ ~~km from the district headquarters [[Bikaner]]. It is an [[District planning in India\|intermediate panchayat]] with several villages under its administration.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|title=National Panchayat Directory \|access-date=22 November 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820092304/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|archive-date=20 August 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It produces a lot of raw cotton and wheat. [[Indira Gandhi Canal]] has brought about development of this area. It is a big agro products market in [[Bikaner]] district. Earlier its name was Beriyawali. It is also seat in Rajasthan legislative assembly. The current elected Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) from Khajuwala is Govind ram meghwal (INC).		'''Khajuwala''' is a town in the [[Bikaner district]] of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is located near the [[Indo-Pakistan border]] ({{convert\|23\|km}}) and is situated around {{convert\|113\|km}} from the district headquarters [[Bikaner]]. It is an [[District planning in India\|intermediate panchayat]] with several villages under its administration.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|title=National Panchayat Directory \|access-date=22 November 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820092304/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V \|archive-date=20 August 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It produces a lot of raw cotton and wheat. [[Indira Gandhi Canal]] has brought about development of this area. It is a big agro products market in [[Bikaner]] district. Earlier its name was Beriyawali. It is also seat in Rajasthan legislative assembly. The current elected Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) from Khajuwala is Govind ram meghwal (INC).
	Khajuwala has recently been given a status of Panchayat samiti.		Khajuwala has recently been given a status of Panchayat samiti.

	Khajuwala also ~~have~~ many industries such as mustard oil mills and cotton spinning mills. There are large number of brick kilns in the outskirts of the town ~~also~~ there are gypsum mines and plants.		Khajuwala also has many industries such as mustard oil mills and cotton spinning mills. There are a large number of brick kilns on the outskirts of the town and there are also gypsum mines and plants.

	It is the leading wheat, cotton, mustard and guar producing tehsil of Bikaner district. Agriculture is flourishing well here. With canal irrigation you can see vast lush green farmlands.		It is the leading wheat, cotton, mustard and guar producing tehsil of Bikaner district. Agriculture is flourishing well here. With canal irrigation you can see vast lush green farmlands.
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	=== Minerals ===		=== Minerals ===
	[[Gypsum]] is most common mineral found in the rocks of this area. The gypsum deposits occur in rocks of [[tertiary]] period (roughly from 6.6 crore to 25.8 lakhs years old period), and are considered to have by evaporation process.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.geologydata.info/non_metallic.htm\|title=GeologyData.Info- Info Portal of Geology with special reference to Rajasthan, India\|work=geologydata.info}}</ref>		[[Gypsum]] is the most common mineral found in the rocks of this area. The gypsum deposits occur in rocks of the [[tertiary]] period (roughly from the 6.6 crore to 25.8 lakhs years old period), and are considered to have been formed by an evaporation process.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.geologydata.info/non_metallic.htm\|title=GeologyData.Info- Info Portal of Geology with special reference to Rajasthan, India\|work=geologydata.info}}</ref>

	== Governance ==		== Governance ==
	Khajuwala is currently a [[gram panchayat]] local government. Khajuwala is divided into 23 wards. Khajuwala is a Tehsil and panchayat samiti also.		Khajuwala is currently a [[gram panchayat]] local government. Khajuwala is divided into 23 wards. Khajuwala is a Tehsil and panchayat samiti also.
	Khajuwala was given municipality status in ~~back~~ years, ~~But it was made back~~ to the village panchayat due to the government's indifference. ~~Main~~ census town is known as Beriawali and Panchayat also Beriawali		Khajuwala was given municipality status in previous years, but returned to the status of village panchayat due to the government's indifference. The main census town is known as Beriawali and Panchayat, and also Beriawali.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
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	=== Industries ===		=== Industries ===
	~~As far as industries is concerned~~ gypsum grinding factories occupy the most important place. Raw gypsum material is supplied from villages. The government central processing unit is the ~~perhaps~~ largest unit in the Asian continent. After grinding, gypsum is transported to other northern Indian cities where gypsum based large scale industries use it as raw material.		In terms of industry, gypsum grinding factories occupy the most important place. Raw gypsum material is supplied from villages. The government central processing unit is perhaps the largest such unit in the Asian continent. After grinding, gypsum is transported to other northern Indian cities where gypsum-based large-scale industries use it as a raw material.
	There are many oil mills, cotton mills, ~~bricks~~ factories.
	There was a time when ~~khajuwala~~ area was known for its high yield of cotton. A number of factories for processing cotton were shut down in recent ~~decade~~. Various markets work to ~~fulfill~~ needs of people of town and surrounding villages.		There are many oil mills, cotton mills, and brick factories. There was a time when the Khajuwala area was known for its high yield of cotton. A number of factories for processing cotton were shut down in recent decades. Various markets work to fulfil the needs of people of the town and its surrounding villages.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
	[[Bagri language\|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]] and [[Marwari language\|Marwari]] languages are spoken here. People ~~practice~~ [[Hinduism\|Hindu]],[[Sikhism\|Sikh]] and [[Buddhism \|Buddhist]] religions~~. Some people have faith in~~ [[Islam]] ~~also~~. The Dera culture is also present here. Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda and Nirankari Mission Deras.		The [[Bagri language\|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]] and [[Marwari language\|Marwari]] languages are spoken here. People practise the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]], [[Sikhism\|Sikh]] and [[Buddhism \|Buddhist]] religions, as well as [[Islam]]. The Dera culture is also present here. Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda, and Nirankari Mission Deras.

	== Transport to other cities and villages ==		== Transport to other cities and villages ==
	There are direct buses to ~~jaipur~~, ~~jodhpur~~, ~~sri ganganagar~~ and Bikaner. There are RSRTC roadways buses also available for different routes. Railway services not present here. ~~Central~~ government's ~~BHARATMALA~~ highway will go from here.		There are direct buses to [[Jaipur]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Sri Ganganagar]], and [[Bikaner]]. There are [[Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation]] (RSRTC) roadways buses also available for different routes. Railway services are not present here. The central government's [[Bharatmala]] highway will{{when\|date= January 2022}} go from here.

	== Government buildings and facilities ==		== Government buildings and facilities ==
	The government runs the local schools, a community health care centre, veterinary hospital, excise department office and the Office of Forest Department. A police station, BSF campus are in the town. Branches of the [[State Bank of India]] (SBI), [[Punjab ~~national bank~~]] (PNB), [[ICICI Bank]] , [[Bank of ~~baroda~~]] (BOB), [[Rajasthan ~~marudhara gramin bank~~]] (RMGB) and the ~~central co.~~ operative ~~bank~~ also operate here. ATM facilities are available at the SBI, BOB, ICICI and PNB banks. A sub post office branch also available here.		The government runs the local schools, a community health care centre, veterinary hospital, excise department office and the Office of Forest Department. A police station and BSF{{clarify\|date= January 2022}} campus are in the town. Branches of the [[State Bank of India]] (SBI), [[Punjab National Bank]] (PNB), [[ICICI Bank]] , [[Bank of Baroda]] (BOB), [[Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank]] (RMGB) and the Central Co-operative Bank also operate here. [[Automated teller machine\|ATM]] facilities are available at the SBI, BOB, ICICI and PNB banks. A sub-post office branch is also available here.

	== Education ==		== Education ==

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	\| demographics1_title2 = Other commonly used		\| demographics1_title2 = Other commonly used
	\| demographics1_info2 = [[Rajasthani language\|Rajasthani]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi~~]], [[Sikh Bawri~~]]		\| demographics1_info2 = [[Rajasthani language\|Rajasthani]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]
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	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
	[[Bagri language\|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]] and [[Marwari language\|Marwari]] languages are spoken here. People practice [[Hinduism\|Hindu]],[[Sikhism\|Sikh]] and [[~~Biddhism~~ \|Buddhist]] religions. Some people have faith in [[Islam]] also. The Dera culture is also present here. Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda and Nirankari Mission Deras.		[[Bagri language\|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]] and [[Marwari language\|Marwari]] languages are spoken here. People practice [[Hinduism\|Hindu]],[[Sikhism\|Sikh]] and [[Buddhism \|Buddhist]] religions. Some people have faith in [[Islam]] also. The Dera culture is also present here. Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda and Nirankari Mission Deras.

	== Transport to other cities and villages ==		== Transport to other cities and villages ==

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'''Khajuwala''' is a town in the [[Bikaner district]] of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is located near the [[Indo-Pakistan border]] (23 km) and is situated around 113 km from the district headquarters [[Bikaner]]. It is an [[District planning in India|intermediate panchayat]] with several villages under its administration.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V |title=National Panchayat Directory |access-date=22 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820092304/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archive-date=20 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It produces a lot of raw cotton and wheat. [[Indira Gandhi Canal]] has brought about development of this area. It is a big agro products market in [[Bikaner]] district. Earlier its name was Beriyawali. It is also seat in Rajasthan legislative assembly. The current elected Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) from Khajuwala is Govind ram meghwal (INC).
Khajuwala has recently been given a status of Panchayat samiti.

Khajuwala also have many industries such as mustard oil mills and cotton spinning mills. There are large number of brick kilns in the outskirts of the town also there are gypsum mines and plants.

It is the leading wheat, cotton, mustard and guar producing tehsil of Bikaner district. Agriculture is flourishing well here. With canal irrigation you can see vast lush green farmlands.

Marwari *(Bikaneri) is the native language of Khajuwala.

== Extent, geography and climate ==

Khajuwala is in the [[Thar Desert]]. Thorny shrubs and sandy dunes are the basic characteristics of this region. [[Acacia|Kikar]](''[[Acacia]]''), Aak (''[[Calotropis procera]]''), [[Prosopis cineraria|Khejari]] (''Prosopis cineraria''), [[Leptadenia pyrotechnica|Khimp]] (''Leptadenia pyrotechnica''), [[Farsetia jaquemontii|Lathiya]], ''[[Ephedra foliata|Laana]]'' and [[Aerva tomentosa|Booiin]] (''Aerva tomentosa''), [[Citrullus colocynthis|Tumba]](''Citrullus colocynthis'') make natural vegetation of this area. According to experts Khajuwala area is enriched with fertile soil for crops. [[Gypsum]] rocks are assets of this region. The waters of Ignp canal has brought changes to flora and fauna and agriculture of [[wheat]], [[Mustard seed|mustard]], [[cotton]], [[Guar]], [[Pulse (legume)|pulses]] and [[Sorghum|Jawar]] has given a composite form of sandy dunes and green fields. This region with Gharsana is called cotton-belt but now things are changing. Average annual rainfall has fallen dramatically in the last few years. Since key source of [[irrigation]] is [[canal]]-water, water supply is inadequate for [[agriculture]].

=== Minerals ===
[[Gypsum]] is most common mineral found in the rocks of this area. The gypsum deposits occur in rocks of [[tertiary]] period (roughly from 6.6 crore to 25.8 lakhs years old period), and are considered to have by evaporation process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geologydata.info/non_metallic.htm|title=GeologyData.Info- Info Portal of Geology with special reference to Rajasthan, India|work=geologydata.info}}</ref>

== Governance ==
Khajuwala is currently a [[gram panchayat]] local government. Khajuwala is divided into 23 wards. Khajuwala is a Tehsil and panchayat samiti also.
Khajuwala was given municipality status in back years, But it was made back to the village panchayat due to the government's indifference. Main census town is known as Beriawali and Panchayat also Beriawali

== Economy ==
People are mainly dependent on agriculture-based trades.

=== Industries ===
As far as industries is concerned gypsum grinding factories occupy the most important place. Raw gypsum material is supplied from villages. The government central processing unit is the perhaps largest unit in the Asian continent. After grinding, gypsum is transported to other northern Indian cities where gypsum based large scale industries use it as raw material.
There are many oil mills, cotton mills, bricks factories.
There was a time when khajuwala area was known for its high yield of cotton. A number of factories for processing cotton were shut down in recent decade. Various markets work to fulfill needs of people of town and surrounding villages.

== Culture ==
[[Bagri language|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] and [[Marwari language|Marwari]] languages are spoken here. People practice [[Hinduism|Hindu]],[[Sikhism|Sikh]] and [[Biddhism |Buddhist]] religions. Some people have faith in [[Islam]] also. The Dera culture is also present here. Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda and Nirankari Mission Deras.

== Transport to other cities and villages ==
There are direct buses to jaipur, jodhpur, sri ganganagar and Bikaner. There are RSRTC roadways buses also available for different routes. Railway services not present here. Central government's BHARATMALA highway will go from here.

== Government buildings and facilities ==
The government runs the local schools, a community health care centre, veterinary hospital, excise department office and the Office of Forest Department. A police station, BSF campus are in the town. Branches of the [[State Bank of India]] (SBI), [[Punjab national bank]] (PNB), [[ICICI Bank]] , [[Bank of baroda]] (BOB), [[Rajasthan marudhara gramin bank]] (RMGB) and the central co. operative bank also operate here. ATM facilities are available at the SBI, BOB, ICICI and PNB banks. A sub post office branch also available here.

== Education ==

=== Colleges ===
* [[Jagdamba pg college]] :this is first and largest college in terms of number of students.
* [[Govt. college khajuwala]]
* [[Govt. ITI college]]
* S.K.S chandi college.
* Shiva girls college.
* S.D college.
* Raj degree college.

=== Schools ===
There are many schools in the town.

== References ==
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*[http://hte.rajasthan.gov.in/college/gckhajuwala/ Government College, Khajuwala]

[[Category:Villages in Bikaner district]]